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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,979.39, 270,246.53 and 152,263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,979.39, 270,246.53 and 152,263.62 is: 228,630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,979.39 : 270,246.53 = 152,263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,979.39/270,246.53 = 152,263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,979.39x = 270,246.53 × 152,263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,979.39x = 41,148,714,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,148,714,950.24/179,979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,630.15

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